“In the past 20 years alone, it adds up to more death than were caused by all the civil and international wars adn government repression of the entire twentieth century, the century of Hitler and Stalin. How much would we give to prevent those horrors? Yet how little are we doing to prevent today's even larger toll and all the misery that it involves? I believe that if you read this book to the end, and look honestly and carefully at our situation, assessing both the facts and the ethical arguments, you will agree that we must act.”

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About Peter Singer

Australian philosopher and bioethicist, Singer is best known for his utilitarian approach to ethics and his influential work on animal rights and effective altruism. His writings challenge conventional moral frameworks, advocating for compassionate decision-making across human and nonhuman animals.

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